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If you’re going to open a theme park showcasing dinosaurs, you want to offer something new to the mix right? A deeper look into the creation of a new dinosaur called the Indominus Rex is at the center of the latest look at “Jurassic World,” the long-awaited fourth installment of the franchise. Chris Pratt doesn’t seem to thrilled with the park’s latest money-making scheme and for good reason. Here, we see people picked up by flying dinos right off the street, proving no one is safe in “Jurassic World” – not even those running and screaming in terror.

“Jurassic World” co-stars Bryce Dallas Howard and Vincent D’Onofrio and is executive produced by Steven Spielberg. The movie hits theaters on June 12. Read More »

It’s finally here. After a week of “Jurassic World” appetizers — snippets of Chris Pratt and some dinosaurs; a familiar water cup – Universal delivered the main course for trailer junkies just before Thanksgiving. “Jurassic World” is easily one of the most anticipated blockbusters of next year, and that’s saying something because there is a new “Avengers” film and an installment in a little franchise called “Star Wars” on the way, too.

Normally a 20-second clip depicting a cup of water would be nothing to celebrate – but this isn’t any ordinary cup of water. It’s one from “Jurassic World,” the forthcoming fourth installment of the “Jurassic Park” film franchise. The clip is an obvious homage to the first film, when viewers first got glimpse of the giant Tyrannosaurus Rex. We’re assuming that the T-Rex will feature again in “Jurassic World,” but really it could be any dinosaur – those things weighed a ton.

The film is set to open on June 12, 2015 and stars Chris Pratt, Judy Greer and Bryce Dallas Howard. It was co-written and directed by Colin Trevorrow (“Safety Not Guaranteed”) and has the blessing of Steven Spielberg – he’s one of the producers.

Bryce Dallas Howard is no stranger to recreating roles. The versatile actress has taken on later incarnations of characters originally played by other actresses in “Manderlay,” “Terminator: Salvation,” and “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” But in “The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond,” which opens today in limited release, she gets to originate a complex heroine all her own — and one created by Tennessee Williams, no less.

In “Teardop” — written by the playwright expressly for the screen in 1957 — Howard plays Fisher Willow, a Paris-educated Southern heiress who feels unwelcome in 1920s Memphis society. At the mercy of her rich Aunt Cornelia (Ann-Margaret), Willow finds herself falling for the honest, but impoverished Jimmy (Chris Evans) and finding a kindred spirit in the dying Miss Addie (Ellen Burstyn). Howard spoke to Speakeasy via phone about playing the fragile Southern belle, producing a film with her father Ron Howard and entering the crazy world of Twihards.

The Wall Street Journal: How crucial to this film was being able to shoot in the South?

Bryce Dallas Howard: We shot in Baton Rouge and it was incredibly lucky that [director] Jodie [Markell] found a way to shoot in Louisiana. The South is almost like a third main character in the film — probably the main character, really — and we needed to have that authenticity present.

What do you think is more daunting: to interpret a new character, or playing a role that other actors, in a previous production, may have gotten rave reviews for?

They’re different challenges. In originating a role, especially in the case of Fisher Willow, you really want to honor what was created in Williams’ mind, and firmly and confidently take the baton. It was a daunting task, and to honest, I felt a bit intimidated by the process in the beginning. As for playing a role that other actresses have played before, that too can be scary, because there’s something to compare your performance to. I experienced that a little when I played Rosalind in “As You Like It” for KennethBranagh, which is a part that’s also been played by so many great actresses. Read More »

“Twilight” Gets New Blood: Actress Bryce Dallas Howard (“Terminator Salvation”) has joined the cast of “Eclipse,” the third installment in Summit’s wildly successful vampire series, and starts shooting in Vancouver August 17. She steps into the villainous — and key — role of Victoria, after scheduling conflicts left the role’s originator, Rachelle Lefevre, unavailable. [Reuters]

Younger Axelrod Employed: The newest employee of last night’s Colbert Report guest Arianna Huffington? Recent Colorado College graduate Ethan Axelrod, aka the son of President Barack Obama’s top political advisor. The 22-year old started Monday as the editor of the local vertical, aka chapter, of Denver, Colorodo. [WaPo via Mediaite]

Dubliners Protest U2: Bono and Co. won’t be performing in Goteborg, Sweden this Friday and Saturday, if the citizens of Dublin have anything to say about it. Angry about the 24/7 noise caused by the dismantling of their concert tour, the city folk protested in the streets yesterday, delaying the band’s initial convoy for several hours. [AP Via USA Today] Read More »

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